Paint Matching for a road name

[JeffH]

Hi everybody!

I'm about to embark on an odyssey and could use advice. I am modeling Ohio Central in N scale. As far as I can tell, there has only been two N scale locomotives actually produced in Ohio Central's maroon, yellow and gray paint scheme. One an F7 and another a C420. I was lucky enough to find one of teh Atlas AC420's, but I desire another locomotive for my livery.

So... I just acquired an undecorated locomotive, and will have it painted and decaled. But I need to figure out which colors come closest.

Is there a cross reference chart somewhere that tells me which make and color works best for a particular road name?

Based on my looking around, I believe that between Wisconsin Central and Erie & Lackawanna, that the three colors I need are similar. But nmow all I have is three different road names.

How do I figure out which brand/color will match any of those?

Thanks in advance for your time and consideration!

 

[santafewillie]

Here's a great chart, unfortunately they don't include Ohio Central. Railroad paint matches
Then you seem to be close with your observation of EL and WC, based on this discussion. Ohio Central paint
Using the two together, you should be able to come real close.

 

[TLOC]

Here are the EL and WC colors available

Have fun and remember paint fades so close enough will work